UK's Johnson self-isolating after COVID-19 contact

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UK's Johnson self-isolating after COVID-19 contact

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the weekly question-time debate at the House of Commons in London, Britain, November 11, 2020. UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/Handout via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, a fresh setback after infighting amongst his top advisers plunged Downing Street into chaos last week.

 

Johnson, who was admitted to hospital with the novel coronavirus earlier this year, is well and does not have any symptoms, a spokesman for the prime minister said on Sunday.

 

"He will carry on working from Downing Street, including on leading the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic," the spokesman said. "The prime minister will follow the rules and is self-isolating."

 

Johnson met with a group of lawmakers in Downing Street on Thursday that included Lee Anderson, a Conservative Party member who subsequently developed COVID-19 symptoms and has tested positive.

 

The British leader had been hoping to seize back the initiative after last week's drama in Downing Street.

 

Johnson's office said on Friday that Dominic Cummings, the prime minister's most powerful adviser and a fellow veteran of the Brexit referendum, will stop working for him next month.

 

Negotiations with Brussels over a post-Brexit trade deal are reaching a climax ahead of the Dec. 31 expiry of Britain's transition period with the European Union. Johnson also has to decide his next move on England's coronavirus restrictions after he ordered a four-week lockdown that is due to end on Dec. 2.

 

(Writing by William Schomberg; Editing by Timothy Heritage and Leslie Adler)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-11-16

 

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[Somtamnication]

Yeah, he didn't look that well on Spitting Image!

[Jack Mountain]

Huh? I thought when you had it, you would be immune afterwards. New strain or so?

[techietraveller84]

Maybe this will be the high profile COVID case that the scientific world needs to see if people really do gain immunity or not.

[Rookiescot]

What a week hes having.

[pkrv]

18 minutes ago, Rookiescot said:

What a week hes having.

My heart bleeds for him ????

Another example of true "leadership"...

Edited November 16, 2020 by pkrv

[Surelynot]

Gutted....highlight of my week is watching him falling apart during PMQ's.......I guess it will be Rambo this week...boring.

[CharlieH]

Reported off topic and response removed.

 

 

[Pravda]

I am rooting for Boris

[onthedarkside]

5 hours ago, Jack Mountain said:

Huh? I thought when you had it, you would be immune afterwards. New strain or so?

 

There's believed to be some level of immunity for people such as the PM who've already contracted the virus...  But just how long that immunity lasts, and how strong it is in any given person, are issues that remain somewhat unknown/unsettled.  It's been some months since the PM was hospitalized previously.

 

 

[George Aylesham]

7 hours ago, Jack Mountain said:

Huh? I thought when you had it, you would be immune afterwards. New strain or so?

But the press reports don't say he's caught it again - just the fact that he has been in contact with an infected person.

[Jack Mountain]

6 minutes ago, George Aylesham said:

But the press reports don't say he's caught it again - just the fact that he has been in contact with an infected person.

So he could be immune but when in contact with an + one, he could be infectious to other people?

[Mavideol]

7 hours ago, Jack Mountain said:

Huh? I thought when you had it, you would be immune afterwards. New strain or so?

that only happens if your name is Trump  555

[Kadilo]

He says he observed all guidelines and distancing advice during the meeting. 

Edited November 16, 2020 by Kadilo

[sawadee1947]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

UK's Johnson self-isolating after COVID-19 contact

 

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the weekly question-time debate at the House of Commons in London, Britain, November 11, 2020. UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/Handout via REUTERS

 

LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, a fresh setback after infighting amongst his top advisers plunged Downing Street into chaos last week.

 

Johnson, who was admitted to hospital with the novel coronavirus earlier this year, is well and does not have any symptoms, a spokesman for the prime minister said on Sunday.

 

"He will carry on working from Downing Street, including on leading the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic," the spokesman said. "The prime minister will follow the rules and is self-isolating."

 

Johnson met with a group of lawmakers in Downing Street on Thursday that included Lee Anderson, a Conservative Party member who subsequently developed COVID-19 symptoms and has tested positive.

 

The British leader had been hoping to seize back the initiative after last week's drama in Downing Street.

 

Johnson's office said on Friday that Dominic Cummings, the prime minister's most powerful adviser and a fellow veteran of the Brexit referendum, will stop working for him next month.

 

Negotiations with Brussels over a post-Brexit trade deal are reaching a climax ahead of the Dec. 31 expiry of Britain's transition period with the European Union. Johnson also has to decide his next move on England's coronavirus restrictions after he ordered a four-week lockdown that is due to end on Dec. 2.

 

(Writing by William Schomberg; Editing by Timothy Heritage and Leslie Adler)

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2020-11-16

 

- Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you

- Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates

At least Boris is Isolated since his Brexit campaign from main Europe. 

Sad to see that some parts of Britain's population still follow his erratic ways.

[dunroaming]

Media seem to be making a meal of this already, with the Telegraph saying that his "reset" plans are in disarray over this news etc.etc.

 

May I suggest that he just uses Zoom like he usually does.  I can't see how this is going to make any difference whatsoever.

[Susco]

8 minutes ago, dunroaming said:

Media seem to be making a meal of this already, with the Telegraph saying that his "reset" plans are in disarray over this news etc.etc.

 

May I suggest that he just uses Zoom like he usually does.  I can't see how this is going to make any difference whatsoever.

 

 

Maybe he's just looking for an excuse, as to not lose face for his hardcore brexiteers, who will believe anything anyway.

 

They are on the same level as Trump fans

[Susco]

5 hours ago, onthedarkside said:

 

There's believed to be some level of immunity for people such as the PM who've already contracted the virus...  But just how long that immunity lasts, and how strong it is in any given person, are issues that remain somewhat unknown/unsettled.  It's been some months since the PM was hospitalized previously.

 

 

 

 

Begs the question, how long any vaccine will stay effective

[dunroaming]

10 minutes ago, Susco said:

 

 

Maybe he's just looking for an excuse, as to not lose face for his hardcore brexiteers, who will believe anything anyway.

 

They are on the same level as Trump fans

I think the need to self isolate is genuine but may well be used as an excuse for something.  Time will tell.

[ChrisY1]

Boris should isolate permanently...for all the good he is!

[onthedarkside]

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